Chemistry personal statement.

In my personal statement I've mentioned how I am interested in free radical reactions, and mentioned a bit about an article I read on them. I was just wondering if this is relevant , I cannot find the exact details of the courses I am applying to so I am not sure if free radicals come up in university, I assume they do but just don't want to waste words on my personal statement.

I wouldn’t worry about whether it is relevant or not. It shows you have done some reading around the subject, which is what the admissions teams will want to see.

My understanding is that free radicals do come up in undergrad chemistry courses, as they are important to certain mechanisms you are likely to study in the organic parts of the course.

In my personal statement I've mentioned how I am interested in free radical reactions, and mentioned a bit about an article I read on them. I was just wondering if this is relevant , I cannot find the exact details of the courses I am applying to so I am not sure if free radicals come up in university, I assume they do but just don't want to waste words on my personal statement.

If you're uncertain about the relevance of free radical reactions to the courses you're applying for, it might be a good idea to focus on broader interests or experiences that align with your chosen field. Highlighting general enthusiasm for chemistry or related subjects could be more versatile in your personal statement. This way, your statement remains relevant regardless of the specific content of the courses you're applying to.

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